Introduction to Taoism Q&A

Shao Yuanjie(邵元节): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Trusted Leader

Shao Yuanjie(邵元节): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Truste...

Shao Yuanjie (1459 - 1539), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist, trained at Longhu Mountain's Shangqing Palace. He declined a position in the Prince of Ning's court, later becoming a trusted...

Shao Yuanjie(邵元节): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Truste...

Shao Yuanjie (1459 - 1539), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist, trained at Longhu Mountain's Shangqing Palace. He declined a position in the Prince of Ning's court, later becoming a trusted...

Shen Jingyuan(沈静圆): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Longmen Sect Leader

Shen Jingyuan(沈静圆): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Longm...

Shen Jingyuan (? - 1465), a prominent Ming Dynasty Taoist and 5th patriarch of the Longmen Sect, lost his parents early and was inspired by Zhang Jingding. He traveled extensively,...

Shen Jingyuan(沈静圆): Ming Dynasty Taoist & Longm...

Shen Jingyuan (? - 1465), a prominent Ming Dynasty Taoist and 5th patriarch of the Longmen Sect, lost his parents early and was inspired by Zhang Jingding. He traveled extensively,...

Shao Yizheng(邵以正): Ming Dynasty Taoist Leader & Scholar

Shao Yizheng(邵以正): Ming Dynasty Taoist Leader &...

Shao Yizheng (? - 1462), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist and disciple of Liu Yuanran, led Taoist affairs in the capital during the Zhengtong era. He was titled “Chongmo Zhenren”...

Shao Yizheng(邵以正): Ming Dynasty Taoist Leader &...

Shao Yizheng (? - 1462), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist and disciple of Liu Yuanran, led Taoist affairs in the capital during the Zhengtong era. He was titled “Chongmo Zhenren”...

Zhu Quan (朱權): Ming Dynasty Scholar, Dramatist & Taoist

Zhu Quan (朱權): Ming Dynasty Scholar, Dramatist ...

Zhu Quan (1378 - 1448), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist scholar, dramatist, and musician, was the 17th son of Zhu Yuanzhang. After losing political power, he devoted himself to the...

Zhu Quan (朱權): Ming Dynasty Scholar, Dramatist ...

Zhu Quan (1378 - 1448), a renowned Ming Dynasty Taoist scholar, dramatist, and musician, was the 17th son of Zhu Yuanzhang. After losing political power, he devoted himself to the...

Zhang Yuchu (張宇初) - The Celestial Master Who Shaped Modern Daoism

Zhang Yuchu (張宇初) - The Celestial Master Who Sh...

Zhang Yuchu (1359 - 1410), the 43rd Celestial Master of Taoism, was known for his literary talent and advocacy of the unity of the three teachings (Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism)....

Zhang Yuchu (張宇初) - The Celestial Master Who Sh...

Zhang Yuchu (1359 - 1410), the 43rd Celestial Master of Taoism, was known for his literary talent and advocacy of the unity of the three teachings (Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism)....

Liu Yuanran(刘渊然): Founder of Changchun Sect & Ming Dynasty Taoist Leader

Liu Yuanran(刘渊然): Founder of Changchun Sect & M...

Liu Yuanran (1351 - 1432), founder of the Ming Dynasty Changchun Sect, was a renowned Taoist. He learned Taoism from several masters and was favored by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Despite...

Liu Yuanran(刘渊然): Founder of Changchun Sect & M...

Liu Yuanran (1351 - 1432), founder of the Ming Dynasty Changchun Sect, was a renowned Taoist. He learned Taoism from several masters and was favored by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Despite...